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Senegal's Sadio Mane holds the trophy aloft as he celebrates with teammates after winning the Africa Cup of Nations final soccer match between Senegal and Morocco in Rabat, Morocco, Jan. 18, 2026. Photo: AP

Senegal, Morocco face Africa Cup of Nations title rematch at Swiss sports court

Football's Laws of the Game give the referee final authority over decisions related to play, including whether a goal is scored and the result of a match.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Photo: Collected

Ronaldo hails Messi after Argentina great says he already misses national team

Lionel Messi acknowledges fans after his final international match against Benin at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentina, 6 October 2026. Photo: Reuters

I don't want to leave this field: Messi delivers emotional farewell speech

Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni kisses Argentina's Lionel Messi, right, at the end of the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina, at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, 10 Dec, 2022. Photo: Courtesy

Scaloni in tears as Messi bids farewell, says Argentina cannot replace him

Argentina fans hold up a Lionel Messi shirt in the stands before the international friendly between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentina, 6 October 2026. Photo: Reuters

Teammates and fans bid emotional farewell to Messi ahead of Argentina finale

Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after receiving the Golden Ball award as he celebrates after winning the 2022 World Cup. Photo: Reuters

The last tango: Messi prepares to hang up his Argentina boots

France players celebrate after France's Michael Olise scored his goal during the Nations League soccer match between France and Belgium in Saint-Denis near Paris, Monday (5 October 2026). Photo: Collected

Zidane, Mancini secure first home wins with France, Italy in Nations League

Nations League - Group A2 - Netherlands v Serbia - Philips Stadion, Eindhoven, Netherlands - 4 October 2026 Netherlands coach Xavi reacts. Photo: REUTERS

Netherlands coach Xavi satisfied with first four games in charge

Nations League - Group A2 - Greece v Germany - Toumba Stadium, Thessaloniki, Greece - 4 October 2026 Germany coach Juergen Klopp reacts during the match. Photo: REUTERS

Klopp's Germany are putting in the effort but not getting results yet

Nations League - Group A1 - France v Italy - Stade de France, Saint Denis, France - 2 October 2026 France's Michael Olise in action with Italy's Alessandro Bastoni. Photo: REUTERS

France held to 1-1 draw as Italy dampen Zidane's home debut

Man City appeal Premier League financial ruling

Man City appeal Premier League financial ruling

Hamza Choudhury vies for the ball with Indonesia's Mitchell Lee Baker during their Fifa Asean Cup 2026 group-stage match against Indonesia on 1 October 2026. Photo: Collected

Bangladesh's football obsession is real. Our football culture isn't

Germany's head coach Jurgen Klopp arrives prior to the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Germany and Serbia in Munich, Germany. Photo: UNB

Klopp earns first Germany win as Portugal progresses without Ronaldo